EXHIBIT 23.1


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement on Form S-8 of our report dated April
27, 2001 (except with respect to the matters discussed in Note 11, as to which
the date is June 15, 2001) incorporated by reference in Printronix, Inc.'s Form
10-K for the year ended March 30, 2001 and to all references to our Firm
included in this registration statement.



                                       ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Orange County, California
November 28, 2001


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